China will hold defense consultations with the United States and India, respectively, in December, Defense Ministry Spokesperson Geng Yansheng told a press conference on Wednesday.

Ma Xiaotian, deputy chief of the general staff of the People's Liberation Army, will co-chair the 12th round of Sino-U.S. defense consultations with U.S. Under Secretary of Defense Michele Flournoy in Beijing on Dec. 7.

Ma will also travel to New Delhi to co-chair the fourth round of Sino-Indian defense and security consultations with Indian Defense Secretary Pradeep Kumar on Dec. 9, Geng said.

China will exchange views with the United Stated and India on bilateral ties, the regional situation and other issues during the consultations, he said.